A chimney fire in rural west Dorset sparked an emergency response from firefighters

The beauty of West Bay charms thousands of holidaymakers every year, and it’s no secret to locals that it’s on of the best places to live on the coast

As we enter the depths of winter, it’s easy for things to feel a bit bleak on the coast. But with the summer just around the corner, there is lots to be excited about in 2026

This lovely old photo shows the Dorset landmark of The Cobb in Lyme Regis in its 1960s glory

Here's the story behind the ill-fated Abbotsbury railway line in Dorset, which lasted just 70 years

This little church can be found in a Dorset village near one of the highest hills around

Learn more about one of the UK's most common spiders, the daddy long-legs (cellar spider), that you'll find in your home all year round.

The UK's most popular car models have been revealed - and your vehicle could be on the list.

RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.

Here’s what this Hollywood actor thought of this town in Dorset

A TEMPORARY road closure could last a month as repairs are made to a property in Lyme Regis

Despite losing their first game of 2026 the Bees have looked sharp so far this season as they sit in second place in the South West Peninsula League

A war hero with a tragic tale had humble beginnings as a pupil of a school in north Dorset

A popular café in West Bay has closed as its owner describes an exciting new chapter for the business

A man from west Dorset has been arrested following a crash which left one person in hospital

Sewage pollution alerts have been issued in Dorset

Flood alerts remain in place across Dorset the county experiences more heavy rain

The deadline to have your say on the plans for the future of an iconic estate – which includes building nearly 100 homes in Beaminster – has been extended

LIVES are set to be put at risk as fire stations in Dorset are set to face the axe

A huge stretch of the A35 is set to close between Bridport and Axminster for almost a week

A major road has been closed following a three-vehicle crash

Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car.

A group of ramblers are on the lookout for new members as the locals start their new year's resolutions

WORK with children and families is falling short in some areas at Dorset Council with many areas of performance now labelled as “worsening.”

A leading pharmacist is warning parents about two over-the-counter drugs that should not be given to a child with chickenpox

A road is set to reopen tomorrow following repairs to a large pothole

A crash on the A35 is causing more delays for motorists in Dorset this afternoon

Flood alerts have been issued across Dorset as heavy rain continues to fall across the county

Over a thousand homes were left without power in Lyme Regis last night

A lorry has come off the Bridport to Weymouth coast road

Locals were accused of “repeatedly doubting and questioning” the need for a multi-million-pound retirement complex as Churchill Living set out its case in the final day of a planning inquiry

A BAFTA award-winning screenwriter is set to be a guest curator at this year's Bridport Film Festival

Live updates across the county following flood and weather warnings issued across the county

To kick off Christmas celebrations and get Bridport in the mood for the holidays, shopkeepers were invited to decorate their windows in full festive style in December.

Residents in Bridport have described a ‘nightmare’ parking situation which is affecting a business’s ability to get supplies delivered in town

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month.

The cause of a fire at a popular Dorset pub has been revealed

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire in Abbotsbury

A fire has broken out in the village of Abbotsbury Firefighters are at the scene - a commercial property The coast road is closed

THE family of a missing man from Spetisbury are appealing for information and help from the public to find him

Huge delays have been reported in Morcombelake as temporary traffic lights have failed

Campaigners calling for more affordable homes gathered outside Dorset Council’s offices on a wet Tuesday morning ahead of a planning inquiry into a refused retirement complex in Bridport

DORSET COUNCIL has issued new guidance encouraging schools to ban mobile phones and parents not to provide smartphones to under-14s, calling them a 'distraction and a source of harm'.

Silpa Vijayan, a former nurse at Dorset County Hospital, appeared before the Nursing and Midwifery Council Fitness to Practise Committee which deemed her fitness to practice as a nurse impaired

PEOPLE told of their shock after a crash which saw a van smash into a house in Bridport

A couple who manage The White Lion at Broadwindsor have thanked the community for their years of support as they leave the pub for a new business venture

Dorchester was ranked among England's top 10 worst housing markets for 2026, according to analysis from Zoopla

A section of the coast road is closed at Swyre tonight.

Roads are to be closed in Abbotsbury for five weeks for the installation of fibre internet cable

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert for the hot water bottle, which was listed on TikTok Shop